During working hours the temperature inside all workplaces should be reasonable and the employer has a general duty to as far as is reasonably practicable safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees. Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 provides the framework for first aid arrangements in the workplace. The regulations require provision of adequate and appropriate first aid equipment and trained personnel so that first aid can be administered. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) The Regulations cover employees, self-employed people, members of the public and other people who die or suffer injuries or conditions listed in the regulations as a result of work activities. Any occurrence of the injuries or conditions listed in the regulations within the workplace must be reported.
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is relevant as it requires that any infection or disease that is work Related be recorded and reported. There are regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) that produce standards to guide and inform infection prevention and control practices. The HSE is an independent regulator for work-related health, safety and illness; provide information and advice to reduce risks of accidents occurring in the workplace including the spread of
The legislations key goals are: * To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work * To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work * To control the use and storage of dangerous substances * To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances Other legislation relating to health and safety in social care are as follows * The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the health and safety act. * The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) which ensures safe storage and usage of any substances that could harm other workers or service users. * The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992, which sets out methods and requirements to be met when manually handling objects, as well as people. * The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (known as RIDDOR) outlines what is required to be recorded and reported. * Food safety act 1990 * Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992 * Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 1.2 - Describe the main points of health and safety
The legislations key goals are: * To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work * To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work * To control the use and storage of dangerous substances * To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances Other legislation relating to health and safety in social care are as follows * The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the health and safety act. * The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) which ensures safe storage and usage of any substances that could harm other workers or service users. * The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992, which sets out methods and requirements to be met when manually handling objects, as well as people. * The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (known as RIDDOR) outlines what is required to be recorded and reported. * Food safety act 1990 * Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992 * Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 1.2 - Describe the main points of health and safety
SECTION 1: ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMActivity 11. What policies might an organisation develop as part of its commitment to health and safety? Policies an organisation may develop as its commitment to health and safety are i)) risk assessment ii) training - manual handling, heavy lifting, chemical use, personal protective equipment iii) duties of employers, workers and contractors iv) discrimination and harassment in the workplace 2. What information should be provided when communicating policies to workers? Workplace Health and Safety Policies, health and safety documentation as well as any other relevant health, safety and welfare information should be communicated to staff, this information can be found on state government legislation websites.
An employer’s duties include ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all employees by means of risk assessments, training and instruction for employees and sharing of information. Employers must have a written Health and Safety policy that all employees have familiar with. Employees have a common duty of care to take reasonable precautions for the health and safety of themselves and others. All employers are required to display the Health and Safety Law poster. Other relevant acts within the Health and Safety Act relating to early Years are: * Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) This Act details how to protect children from dangerous chemicals (including cleaning materials and medicines).
The employer/manager To make the workplace safe. To prevent risk’s to health. Ensure that machinery is safe to use. Set up emergency plans. Make sure working conditions all meet health, safety and welfare requirements.
How legislation, policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security influence health and social care settings Health and safety at work act 1974 (HASAW) - This act provides general guidance about health and safety. The duty of the employer is to make sure health and safety of their employees and show that they have taken all attainable steps to do this. The employer should also give training and safety equipment, employers should carry out regular checks and improve and put in place a health and safety policy. If employers have more than five staff they have to carry out a risk assessment to find any possible hazards to employees. Information should be displayed around the work place for employees to see, for example, this could be posters.
You would need to be aware of any potential hazards and risks and know how to reduce the liability of any accidents occurring. To be responsible for your own welfare and the welfare of others you are looking after. To wear the correct PPE at all times. 1.4 My main health and safety responsibilities are to analyse the responsibility to take care of own health and safety. I have to understand and apply relevant legislation and agreed ways of working.
It is the duty of the employer to provide PPE, equipment, organise training for staff, undertake risk assessment and generally is responsible for the health and safety of staff in the work environment. Under health and safety law and regulations employers have to provide a safe workplace for all staff and also provide the required PPE and training and information for staff. Informing all staff of infection control policies, procedures and updates will ensure that all staff are being provided with the necessary information to follow safe practices when working whilst adhering to the law. In my workplace we have the infection control policies and procedures, the COSHH file, information posters and updates on any infection outbreaks or risks. Employers must make sure staff attend training and are supervised when working so that infection control guidelines are being adhered to.